APEC-OECD Malware Workshop, Manila, 2007

Malware is a general term for software code or program inserted into an information system in order to cause harm to that system or other systems, or to subvert them for use other than that intended by their owners. Malware is a tool which facilitates a range of crimes. Compromised computers, like the malware installed on them, become both components of the cyber attack system and the targets of attack. The global nature of the problem related to malware means that counter-measures must be global to be effective.

The subject of malware is one area of joint work agreed to by leaders and members of the APEC and OECD. This work is being conducted in two parts: a workshop and an analytical report.

The joint workshop took place at the APEC TEL 35 meetings in Manila, Philippines on 22 April 2007.

It brought together government, industry, Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), civil society, consumers, and others who play a role in combating malware.